Physician Profile
Walter J. Lech, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lech
Walter J. Lech, M.D. practices thoracic surgery in San Jose, CA. Walter is a 2001 graduate of Harvard Medical School. Walter is also listed as specializing in vascular surgery and thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows Walter provided 491 services to 176 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (669) 201-0667
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1270 S WINCHESTER BLVD STE 102
San Jose, CA 95128
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves and blood vessels
Sweating disorders
Procedures & services
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diaphragm surgery
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Robotic surgery
Sweat surgery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
491 services · 176 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36465 |
128 |
| Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | Procedure | 36475 |
60 |
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36466 |
52 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
202 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
49 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Harvard Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2001 at Harvard Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lech?
Dr. Lech is a thoracic surgeon in San Jose, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lech's address?
Dr. Lech is listed at 1270 S WINCHESTER BLVD STE 102, San Jose, CA 95128. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lech?
The number on file is (669) 201-0667. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lech?
Dr. Lech's National Provider Identifier is 1215073853. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Lech train?
Dr. Lech attended Harvard Medical School, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lech have?
Dr. Lech has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Lech perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lech performs procedures including injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance, destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance and injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Lech's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lech. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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